Phlebotomist

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of phlebotomists at a leading healthcare organization. This role demands compassion and attention to detail in delivering blood services across diverse settings. With training provided, successful candidates will uphold high standards of patient care while meeting the demands of a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting or customer service role is beneficial.
• Ability to work under pressure and travel between sites.
• Flexibility to accommodate service requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient-focused blood taking services.
• Travel to hospitals, community sites, and patients’ homes.
• Work across various times to meet the service needs.

Skills

Good IT skills

Compassionate care

Manual dexterity

Education

Good level of education

Job description

******PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY******

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of phlebotomists working for the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for individuals who must have evidence of a good level of education along with a determination to deliver high quality compassionate care to our patients.

Our phlebotomy team deliver a high-quality patient focused blood taking service in a wide range of settings across Calderdale, and Kirklees. This includes taking blood in our two hospitals, GP surgeries, out-patient services, community diagnostic centres and patients’ homes.

Good IT skills are essential to this post, along with experience of working in a health care setting or customer service focused role . Previous experience in venepuncture would be desirable, but is not essential as we will deliver full training to the right calibre of person.

You must have the ability to work under pressure and be able to meet the travel requirements of the post, as this post will require the member of staff to travel between the hospital sites, community sites and patients homes. Access to a vehicle for work purposes is required.

Phlebotomy can be a physically challenging job, which requires manual dexterity, the ability to be on your feet throughout the shift, and the ability to manoeuvre tight and cramped positions.

We operate a seven-day service, including bank holidays, between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00, and the post holder will be required to work across all these times to deliver the service.

However, the service requirements are continually changing to meet with needs of the patients, so flexibility is a key component.

Relevant posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please ensure you provide TWO appropriate individuals as referees one from your previous/last employer. Please refer to the job specification essential guidance before completing your application form.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please refer to the full job description and person specification to ensure you are suitable for this position.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Becki Burn Job title: POCT Manager (acting Phlebotomy Manager) Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01484355763

Phlebotomy Team Leaders Mandy Ferris, Bernice Ledgard & Lisa Popps

[e-mail], [e-mail] & [e-mail]

01484 355763 & 01422 222050